California pistachio growers are preparing for what could be the largest harvest on record. According to Richard Kreps, Ultra Gro representative and Chairman of the American Pistachio Growers Board, the 2025 crop is showing the most uniform nut fill seen in more than 15 years. … Despite strong market conditions, growers continue to face challenges. Labor shortages, freight disruptions, and California’s ongoing water constraints remain pressing issues. Rodent and bird damage to irrigation systems is another concern. … Kreps emphasized the need for new dams and recharge projects to support sustainable farming across the Central Valley and the Southwest. 

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• SJV Water (Bakersfield, Calif.): Video: Kern River water goes mostly to agriculture